by Sarah Zadok | Dec 15, 2023 | Israel, Personal Narrative
What follows are the words to a song (which is also a prayer) called “Shalva B’armonotiech || Peace in your castles” by Ravid Plotnik. The explanation of “what is prayer” is from Shai Zabri (it’s part of the song). The translation...
by Sarah Zadok | Dec 12, 2023 | Israel, Personal Narrative
Wide, open spaces. I love them. I am drawn to them. The big sky, open grazing lands, and abundance of green trails was one of the major pulls behind our move up north almost 14 years ago. I love the freedom of open spaces. Love to walk in them. Think in them. Just...
by Sarah Zadok | Dec 10, 2023 | Israel, Personal Narrative
I’ll be honest – I didn’t read much news today. I peeked at a few headlines this morning and once again, just now. That’s it. No social media either. It’s not like I made some decision. Or drew some line. I just can’t do it today....
by Sarah Zadok | Dec 7, 2023 | Israel, Personal Narrative
Chanukah. First light. The story of our people alive in our hearts. Small army, big army. War. Warriors. Victory. The shadows of our enemies within sight inside our kingdom, inside our walls, on our altars. A small jug of pure oil, stamped with a holy seal. Enough to...
by Sarah Zadok | Dec 3, 2023 | Israel, Personal Narrative
I love the Golan Heights. Especially at sunset. Chezi called at 4:00 pm-ish asking if I could pick him up a few miles down the road. He had just finished working at the winery where he’s filling in for our dear friend and neighbor who’s the head kosher...
by Sarah Zadok | Dec 1, 2023 | Israel, Personal Narrative
It’s just a couple hours before shabbat comes in. News of the four killed in a Hamas terrorist attack in Jerusalem landed yesterday morning. News of Mia Schem’s release (along with seven others) landed yesterday afternoon. (She is the sister of our dear...